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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.18, 656.16 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.18, 656.16 and 328.64 is: 493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.18 : 656.16 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.18/656.16 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.18x = 656.16 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.18x = 215,640.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,640.42/437.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.25

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